
Statements of Opinion
Everyday happenings, random topics and little pet peeves. This podcast covers anything and everything under the sun, providing you with a fun (and sometimes serious) look at life.
Episodes
178 episodes
Philadelphia Strike
# 177 There is a strike in Philadelphia by the members of DC33. They include trash collectors, 911 dispatchers and health center workers. There has been a lot of back and forth already between sides, but some of the arguments just don't hold wa...
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Episode 177
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17:25

Grown People Acting Badly On Cruises
#176 It would seem impossible, but people find ways to act badly, even on a cruise vacation! Recently there was yet another brawl on a cruise ship. I don't know if it's the cruiseline or the people or the alcohol, but to me it's a bit ridiculou...
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Episode 176
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11:21

Riding Into Outer Space
#175 The rocket Blue Origin recently made history with an all female crew. Many people have always wanted to be lucky enough to take that trip. Well, not me! In this episode I talk a little about why it is definitely not on my bucket list. You ...
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Episode 175
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11:52

Bring Back Physical Buttons In Cars
#174 With modern technology, there have been some really great advances. But somethings are overly complicated for no reason. And other things are not as convenient as they seem. A good example is the lack of physical buttons in cars. However, ...
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Episode 174
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11:19

Reviewing The Movie Gladiator 2
#173 Well, apparently it's time for me to do another movie review. I recently saw Gladiator 2 and boy do I have thoughts! If you have seen the first movie it is based on, I am sure you have some strong feelings about it yourself! I'm not really...
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Episode 173
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20:00

Credit Card Woes
#172 So recently I found out that a credit card I was supposed to get in the mail was stolen. Worst it likely happened at the Post Office! Now, I know for some you may not care, but it is highly frustrating to not get something you were suppose...
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Episode 172
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14:22

Plane Tragedies And The Need To See It All
#171 Recently, there were two plane tragedies in the same week. One in DC and one in Philly. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and all those affected. It is hard to believe it, but even with this, air travel is relatively safe....
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Episode 171
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14:14

Using Wheelchairs To Gain Preboarding Benefits
#170 There is a really bad trend happening at some airports. People are willing to do almost anything to get that all important preboarding designation. But it really seems to be crossing a line. In this episode I dive into this new bad behavio...
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Episode 170
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12:15

2025-A New Year Around The Corner!
#169 Welcome to 2025! Almost, lol! Time really flies when you are super busy! I can't believe we are here already, but I hope a new year brings good things for all!
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Episode 169
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5:38

Walking Away From Life-Hannah Kobayashi
#168 There was a recent case of a missing woman, Hannah Kobayashi, who turned out not to be missing at all. There are a lot of mysteries in this case, but we know she is safe. It does bring up other issues and questions, and in this episode I t...
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Episode 168
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12:48

My Thoughts On Wicked
#167 I recently saw the movie Wicked, and I definitely have thoughts! I am a big fan of the musical, so I wasn't sure that I would be happy with the big screen adaptation. So much can go wrong, and Hollywood has been hit and miss when it comes ...
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Episode 167
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12:51

Crazy Few Weeks In Politics And Life
#166 Well I have had a few weeks where crazy things were happening. My laptop went on the fritz, so I couldn't create episodes, and the Presidential election happened. Yeah, that. So in this episode I talk a bit about what has happened and I gi...
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Episode 166
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9:13

Pete Rose Lifetime Ban-Appropriate Or Overkill?
#165 With the recent death of baseball legend Pete Rose, there are some uncomfortable truths that arise. One is that he bet on baseball, a seemingly unforgiveable crime. Another is that he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame for his accomplishme...
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Episode 165
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13:14

NYC Mayor Adams In Hot Water
#164 Recently a big indictment was revealed against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. He has seemingly been involved in some criminal activity and the Feds say it goes back to when he was a Borough President. I will never understand how politicians keep ge...
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Episode 164
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14:45

Ex-Convicts On DWTS
#163 Reality TV is getting a little more real this season. On Dancing With The Stars, a contestant named Anaa Delvey will be on the new cast. If you think her name is familiar, then you may also know that her real name is Anna Sorokin, and she ...
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Episode 163
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14:55

Latest Social Media Hack Adds Up To Fraud!
#162 Sometimes Social Media can be very helpful with tips and tricks to make life easier. I am not going to talk about one of those times. Instead, I'm here to warn you that some "hacks" are straight up fraud! Recently, one involving Chas...
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Episode 162
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11:25

Car Key Fobs Are Not As Secure As You Thought
#161 With recent reports of car thefts on the rise, it makes you wonder how new cars with all this technology are so easy to get in to! It turns out, the key fob you have isn't all that secure, and thieves are using that to their advantage! In ...
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Episode 161
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11:30

Cruising Europe In 2024
#160 So I got back from my cruise and it was amazing! I am glad I went and if you enjoy history, then visiting Europe is a must! In this episode I talk about the countries I visited and the sites I saw in each one! I feel like this will not be ...
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Episode 160
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10:28

Stolen Valor Or Little White Lie?
#159 In the news Tim Walz was basically called out for a case of Stolen Valor by JD Vance. It isn't a light accusation. But is it the right one? In this episode I talk about my thoughts on the subject. If you don't know what it means, then this...
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Episode 159
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11:11

Going On Another Cruise
#158 Well, this week I just wanted you to know that I had gone on another cruise, this time to Europe. I'll probably be back by the time this episode comes out. I'm putting together all the details of my trip and will let you know all about it ...
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Episode 158
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5:03

24 Hour School Zones In NYC
#157 In NYC, and probably other cities, there are now 24 hour school zones. I found this out the hard way! In my travels I got a ticket going through a school zone...on a Sunday! In this episode I talk a bit about that. While I get the re...
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Episode 157
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9:33

Buzzfeed Quiz: Disney Vs. Disney
#156 It's time for another Buzzfeed Quizz! I really enjoy doing these and hopefully, you do too! This time we are comparing Disney movies new and old. Well comparing is a stretch, I'm really just pick ing which one I like more! You might be sur...
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Episode 156
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13:42

Unschooling Sounds Like A Bad Idea!
#155 There is a not so new thing out there called Unschooling. It's the idea that you only teach kids things they want to learn, or some version of that. I gotta tell you, that just doesn't sound like a great idea. There are a lot of things tha...
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Episode 155
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14:25
